Derek Jeter Breaks Lou Gehrig’s Record
Tonight greatness passed greatness. For seven years Lou Gehrig held the record of most hits by a New York Yankee with 2,721 hits. Tonight Derek Jeter broke that record and cemented his place in not only Yankees history but in baseball history putting him among the greatest of all time. You look at all the great Yankees that have played the game. You have Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Roger Maris, and Don Mattingly. Derek Jeter has more hits then any of them as a Yankee.
I have never been a Yankees fan but I have always respected Derek Jeter because he is the constant professional on and off the field. He’s never been in any legal trouble or been accused of using steroids. He is a great role model for what you want your kids to be as an athlete. I don’t think I have heard anything bad about Jeter as a player or as a person
Derek Jeter is only 35 years old and is not even close to being done. However look at all he is accomplished so far in his career.
-Four time World Series champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000)
-Ten time All-Star selection (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
-1996 AL Rookie of the Year Award
-Three time Gold Glove Award winner (2004, 2005, 2006)
-Three time Silver Slugger Award winner (2006, 2007, 2008)
-2000 All-Star Game MVP
-2000 World Series MVP Award
-2000 Babe Ruth Award
-2006 AL Hank Aaron Award
Jeter will no doubt someday have his jersey retired and be apart of Yankees history. There is also no doubt in my mind that he is a first ballot hall of famer. As a person who lives in West Michigan it is even more special to see someone from your area accomplish as much as Jeter has. He is someone that everyone could be proud of and look up to.
How ironic is it that he broke the record on September 11th in New York City on the anniversary of the most devastating day in American history that took place in that city. Eight years ago they had nothing to be happy for, nothing to cheer for and nothing really to look forward to. Eight years later they have seen a seventy year record fall and see their team on the bring of another World Series run. Congratulations to Derek Jeter and his great accomplishment. You will go down in history as one of the all time greats.
